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An illustrated biography of the well-known actress of stage and screen.

A biography of the opera and concert singer who, among other achievements, was the first black soloist to perform with the Metropolitan Opera Company in 1955.

Tells the life story of aviator Amelia Earhart, discussing her difficult childhood, her start as a pilot, her rise to fame, and her disappearance in 1937.

Follows the life of the first black woman to win the tennis competition at Wimbledon.

Examines the life of the first woman Supreme Court justice, including her childhood, early career, and work as a judge.

Presents the highlights of the life of a nineteenth century crusader who spent much of her life involved in the temperance, abolitionist, and women's rights movements.

Traces the life of the American dancer who helped free classical ballet from its traditional restrictions and paved the way for modern expressive dance.

Traces the life of the stage and screen performer, from her Brooklyn childhood and vaudeville period to success in Hollywood and the final years.

A biography of the feminist writer and activist who founded "Ms." magazine, helped found the National Women's Political Caucus, and helped establish the Women's Action Alliance.

A biography of the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winner who devoted much of her life to the welfare of needy children.

A biography of the American primitive painter who, at the age of seventy-six, without ever having had an art lesson, began painting realistic scenes of rural life which were critically acclaimed and made her famous.

Recounts the story of the Puritan woman who was banished from her colony for being outspoken against the religious leaders there.

A biography of the renowned gospel singer who hoped, through her art, to break down some of the barriers between black and white people.

Examines the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady, humanitarian, and diplomat.

A biography of the first woman doctor who paved the way for other women entering the field of medicine.